Latest in Tag: Media Highlight
Latest in Tag: Media
Data journalism necessary to keep up with technology in media revolution
International, Arab journalists gather to discuss future of data journalism
Op-ed review: Writers review press, media situation in Egypt
Al-Masry Al-Youm celebrated its 5,000th issue, with several writers taking the opportunity to comment on the situation of the press in Egypt. Politician Amr Al-Shobaky, who writes regularly for the private newspaper, said Al-Masry Al-Youm succeeded in positioning itself among the three leading local newspapers, alongside the state-owned dailies Al-Ahram and Al-Akhbar. According to him, …
Media regulation in 2017: role of SMC between professional monitoring, moral observing
New code of conduct expected to be reinforced as some media content, presenters continue to stir controversy over ethics, professionalism
Avoiding “terrorism” term legitimate in media, experts say
Egypt continues criticism of foreign media coverage, with demands to reconsider terminology
Al-Sisi calls on media to support state and patriotism
The president considered state-supporting media as protective of Egypt, called for creating a “phobia” from failure of the state
Social media credibility and latest trends in news reporting
The AUC kicked off the first-ever virtual session series at the Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism, a conference call with professor Vince Gonzales, who is an investigative journalist, professor of professional practice at the University of South California, and coordinator of the University’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism’s masters degree programme in …
Al-Sisi discusses with 25 African journalists media’s role in Africa
The meeting discussed the importance of African media in increasing awareness, says Presidency spokesperson
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Experts review media conditions in ECPPS conference
Calls for less state control of media institutions arise
Media message in Egypt
There is no doubt the talk about media in Egypt at this time is very difficult, and the reason is that there is a fierce attack on the oppressed/unjust media. The media is made up of presenters and journalists working in a television channel, radio station, newspaper, or website. Media also includes recipients of people …
2016 saw positive legislations for Egyptian media: Yasser Abdel Aziz
Country’s economic crisis will lead journalists and media workers to face dismissals or salary reductions
Private TV channel Rotana Masriya suspends 2 political programmes
Sources at the channel claim new administrative policy will self-censor content
Renowned TV presenter Ibrahim Eissa suspends his talk show due to ambiguous ‘pressures’
2016 witnessed a number of media gags and suspensions of talks shows in light of political criticism or restrictions
What did the Egyptian media have to say about Aleppo’s recent developments?
Pro-state media outlets have been very supportive of Al-Assad and his allies’ conquest of eastern Aleppo
CPJ highlights media crackdown cases in response to Al-Sisi’s claim on a free press
In a recent interview, the president said “people talk as they please”
TV crew member of Abla Fahita satire puppet show released from custody
Khaled Abdel Latif, who runs a comic Facebook page, was arrested from his house in Shubra El-Kheima on Saturday
ONTV channel’s dismissal of host unlawful: JATO
Rania Badawi’s contract was terminated after she criticised the investment minister
Metropolitan Egypt provides EGP 260m in financing to 16 companies over 3 months: CEO
Metropolitan Egypt for consultancy has succeeded in providing financing worth EGP 260m to 16 companies over the past three months. The company collaborated with a number of banks and leasing companies operating in the domestic market, according to the CEO of the company Khaled Nagaty. The 16 companies operate in different economic activities, such as …
Media could give greater attention to Egyptian squash champions: Omneya Abdel Kawy
The end of August witnessed the final matches of the Cairo Arab Regional Junior Squash Open 2016, which took place from 26 to 31 August in Gezira Sporting Club and Al-Jazeera Youth Center. Egyptian and international squash champions Mohamed Abbas and Omneya Abdel Kawy were the championship’s directors. On this occasion, Daily News Egypt met …
State Council finalises controversial church construction and Civil Service laws
Council says examination of press and media law will take time as Press Syndicate urges parliament to issue it
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Cybercrime bill: closing last gate of freedom
With parliament set to discuss a new bill that would crack down on internet users under vague terms, one of the last open spaces for Egyptians could be under threat
In Cartoon: Capitalism vs freedom of speech
Parliament fails to vote on legislation due to quorum
On several instances, parliament failed to vote on Labour Syndicate law
ONTV host Liliane Daoud arrives in Beirut following deportation, plans to return
According to Elelaimy, Daoud is the legal guardian of her Egyptian 10-year-old daughter and the primary parent responsible for the child’s education, and will thus be seeking to return to the country as soon as possible.
Vote on media law amendment delayed as parliament debates state budget
The projected state budget deficit for the fiscal year (FY) 2015-2016 is 11.5%, and it is expected to be reduced to 9.8% the following year.
Media law amendment not an attack on freedom of speech: Heikal
SPC asked Al-Sisi to urge the government to expedite the vote on the Unified Media Law
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How Pakistan’s military uses media for image making
Activists accuse the Pakistani military of pressuring journalists into toeing its line – portraying the army as “savior” and the politicians as corrupt. DW analyzes the army’s expanding media activities.
Abou Hashima looks to revamp Egyptian media by becoming its most dominant player
Following his recent purchase of ONTV, Abou Hashima is planning a number of projects for the future of media and its expansion by launching other TV channels and producing drama series
Parliamentary media committee to deliver assessment report on Press Syndicate crisis
Committee president demands investigation into syndicate complaints against Interior Ministry
Interior Ministry ‘mistakenly’ reveals its plan to counter Press Syndicate’s actions
The ministry’s email to journalists included an internal memo with instructions on how to handle the media’s presentation of security raid on the Press Syndicate
8 gag orders issued on prominent cases since 2015
State says media gags are used to avoid any impact on the judicial system’s work, whereas the opposition rejects it, believing that it aims to stop public controversy or criticism